US Bridges

US 60 over Cap Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 11.8 MI East of JCT SR 74 · Structure no. 02562

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,715
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Cap Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over Cap Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,715 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,725 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesCap Canal
Location11.8 MI East of JCT SR 74
RouteU.S. Route 60
StateArizona
Coordinates33.7455, -112.4874
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,715 (2022)
Projected traffic8,725 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Cap Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Cap Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Cap Canal carry?

About 8,715 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Cap Canal?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Cap Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.